Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Chimerism Split Cell Analysis B Cell CD19 Test
First-line screen
4 ml (2 ml minimum) whole blood or bone marrow collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
7 Working DaysResults are typically available within 7 working days after the sample is received by the laboratory.
KSh 21,000
Chimerism Split Cell Analysis Myeloid Cell CD15 Test
First-line screen
4 ml (2 ml minimum) whole blood or bone marrow collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 21,000
Chimerism Split Cell Analysis T Cell CD3 Test
First-line screen
4 ml (2 ml minimum) whole blood in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube, or Bone marrow sample. Please indicate the date of the bone marrow transplant on the sample label.
Timing on request
KSh 21,000
Human Immuno Virus 1 RNA Quantitative Real Time PCR With CD3 CD4 Immune Deficiency Panel 4 Markers Test
First-line screen
PCR: 3 mL (2 mL min.) plasma from 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes. FLOW: 4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) AND 1 Green top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 14,461
Human Immuno Virus 1 RNA Quantitative Real Time PCR With CD3 CD4 CD8 Immune Deficiency Panel 2 Markers Test
First-line screen
PCR: 3 mL (2 mL min.) plasma from 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes. FLOW: 4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube AND 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 16,380
HLA T B Cell Flow Cytometry Crossmatch Test
First-line screen
Recipient: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST tube and 4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube. Donor: 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 3 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
Timing on request
KSh 20,000
HLA-B27 Flow Cytometry Test
First-line screen
Whole blood collected in an EDTA tube.
Timing on request
KSh 7,000
Immune Complex Detection by C1q Binding Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Red Top tube (No Additive).
2–3 WeeksReports are typically available 2-3 weeks after sample submission. Samples must be submitted by the 7th of the month.
KSh 26,000
Immune Deficiency Panel 1 Test
First-line screen
Two whole blood tubes: one Lavender Top (EDTA) and one Green Top (Sodium Heparin). Minimum volume: 2 mL per tube.
Timing on request
KSh 17,000
Immune Deficiency Panel 2 Test
First-line screen
Two tubes of whole blood: 3 mL (2 mL min.) in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube and 3 mL (2 mL min.) in a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 7,000
Immune Deficiency Panel 3 CD3 Count Test
First-line screen
Two tubes of whole blood: 3 mL (2 mL min.) in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube AND 3 mL (2 mL min.) in a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
See timing detailsSample Daily by 9 am; Report Sameday.
KSh 7,000
Immune Deficiency Panel 4 CD4 Counts Test
First-line screen
Two blood samples are required: 3 mL (minimum 2 mL) whole blood in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube and 3 mL (minimum 2 mL) whole blood in a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Same DayResults are typically available the same day if samples are submitted to the laboratory by 9:00 AM.
KSh 3,744
Immune Deficiency Panel 5 Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube and a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 8,000
Immunoglobulin IgD IgE Typing Serum Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 20,000
Immunoglobulin IgG Synthesis Index Rate Test
First-line screen
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and serum samples are required. Please confirm specific volume and collection tube requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsResults are typically available one day after sample receipt.
KSh 7,000
Immunoglobulin IgG CSF Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) in a sterile screw-capped container. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
See timing detailsReports are typically ready the next day after sample collection.
KSh 3,229
Immunoglobulin IgM CSF Test
First-line screen
2 ml (1 mL minimum) Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) collected in a sterile screw-capped container.
2–3 WeeksTypically 2-3 weeks.
KSh 18,000
Immunoglobulin IgM Serum Test
First-line screen
Serum. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 1,006
Immunoglobulin Profile CSF Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collected in a sterile screw-capped container.
3 WeeksApproximately 2 to 3 weeks after sample receipt.
KSh 36,000
Immunoglobulin Profile Serum Test
First-line screen
Serum (Blood sample collected in a specific tube)
Timing on request
KSh 2,433
Immunohistochemistry CD57 Test
First-line screen
Submit tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline OR Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block. Ship at room temperature. Provide a copy of the Histopathology report, Site of biopsy, and Clinical history.
See timing detailsTypical turnaround times may vary based on sample type and complexity.
KSh 6,000
Immunohistochemistry CD10 Test
First-line screen
Tumor tissue sample. Acceptable forms include: 10% formal-saline or formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded block.
5–7 DaysTypical turnaround times are 5-7 days depending on the sample type and complexity.
KSh 7,000
Immunohistochemistry CD15 Test
First-line screen
Tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block.
5–7 DaysTypical turnaround times are 5-7 days depending on the sample type and complexity.
KSh 6,000
Immunohistochemistry CD21 Test
First-line screen
Tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded block.
Timing on request
KSh 6,000
Immunohistochemistry CD23 Test
First-line screen
Tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block.
Timing on request
KSh 7,000
Immunohistochemistry CD3 Test
First-line screen
Tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block.
7 DaysResults are typically available within 5 to 7 days, depending on the sample type and complexity.
KSh 6,000
Immunohistochemistry CD30 Test
First-line screen
Tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded block.
5 DaysTissue Biopsy: 5 days. Tissue Large Complex: 7 days.
KSh 6,000
Immunohistochemistry CD31 Test
First-line screen
Tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block.
Tissue sample (e.g., biopsy, surgical resection). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
7 DaysTypically 5 to 7 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 6,000
Immunohistochemistry CD5 Test
First-line screen
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block or tissue biopsy sample. A copy of the histopathology report is required.
See timing detailsReport availability varies depending on the sample type.
KSh 6,000
First-line screen
Chimerism Split Cell Analysis B Cell CD19 Test
Sample type
4 ml (2 ml minimum) whole blood or bone marrow collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
7 Working DaysResults are typically available within 7 working days after the sample is received by the laboratory.
Price
KSh 21,000
First-line screen
Chimerism Split Cell Analysis Myeloid Cell CD15 Test
Sample type
4 ml (2 ml minimum) whole blood or bone marrow collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 21,000
First-line screen
Chimerism Split Cell Analysis T Cell CD3 Test
Sample type
4 ml (2 ml minimum) whole blood in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube, or Bone marrow sample. Please indicate the date of the bone marrow transplant on the sample label.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 21,000
First-line screen
Human Immuno Virus 1 RNA Quantitative Real Time PCR With CD3 CD4 Immune Deficiency Panel 4 Markers Test
Sample type
PCR: 3 mL (2 mL min.) plasma from 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes. FLOW: 4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) AND 1 Green top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 14,461
First-line screen
Human Immuno Virus 1 RNA Quantitative Real Time PCR With CD3 CD4 CD8 Immune Deficiency Panel 2 Markers Test
Sample type
PCR: 3 mL (2 mL min.) plasma from 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes. FLOW: 4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube AND 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 16,380
First-line screen
HLA T B Cell Flow Cytometry Crossmatch Test
Sample type
Recipient: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST tube and 4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube. Donor: 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 3 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 20,000
First-line screen
HLA-B27 Flow Cytometry Test
Sample type
Whole blood collected in an EDTA tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Immune Complex Detection by C1q Binding Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Red Top tube (No Additive).
Turnaround
2–3 WeeksReports are typically available 2-3 weeks after sample submission. Samples must be submitted by the 7th of the month.
Price
KSh 26,000
First-line screen
Immune Deficiency Panel 1 Test
Sample type
Two whole blood tubes: one Lavender Top (EDTA) and one Green Top (Sodium Heparin). Minimum volume: 2 mL per tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
Immune Deficiency Panel 2 Test
Sample type
Two tubes of whole blood: 3 mL (2 mL min.) in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube and 3 mL (2 mL min.) in a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Immune Deficiency Panel 3 CD3 Count Test
Sample type
Two tubes of whole blood: 3 mL (2 mL min.) in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube AND 3 mL (2 mL min.) in a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsSample Daily by 9 am; Report Sameday.
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Immune Deficiency Panel 4 CD4 Counts Test
Sample type
Two blood samples are required: 3 mL (minimum 2 mL) whole blood in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube and 3 mL (minimum 2 mL) whole blood in a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Turnaround
Same DayResults are typically available the same day if samples are submitted to the laboratory by 9:00 AM.
Price
KSh 3,744
First-line screen
Immune Deficiency Panel 5 Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube and a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Immunoglobulin IgD IgE Typing Serum Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 20,000
First-line screen
Immunoglobulin IgG Synthesis Index Rate Test
Sample type
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and serum samples are required. Please confirm specific volume and collection tube requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available one day after sample receipt.
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Immunoglobulin IgG CSF Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) in a sterile screw-capped container. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Turnaround
See timing detailsReports are typically ready the next day after sample collection.
Price
KSh 3,229
First-line screen
Immunoglobulin IgM CSF Test
Sample type
2 ml (1 mL minimum) Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) collected in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
2–3 WeeksTypically 2-3 weeks.
Price
KSh 18,000
First-line screen
Immunoglobulin IgM Serum Test
Sample type
Serum. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,006
First-line screen
Immunoglobulin Profile CSF Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collected in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
3 WeeksApproximately 2 to 3 weeks after sample receipt.
Price
KSh 36,000
First-line screen
Immunoglobulin Profile Serum Test
Sample type
Serum (Blood sample collected in a specific tube)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 2,433
First-line screen
Immunohistochemistry CD57 Test
Sample type
Submit tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline OR Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block. Ship at room temperature. Provide a copy of the Histopathology report, Site of biopsy, and Clinical history.
Turnaround
See timing detailsTypical turnaround times may vary based on sample type and complexity.
Price
KSh 6,000
First-line screen
Immunohistochemistry CD10 Test
Sample type
Tumor tissue sample. Acceptable forms include: 10% formal-saline or formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded block.
Turnaround
5–7 DaysTypical turnaround times are 5-7 days depending on the sample type and complexity.
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Immunohistochemistry CD15 Test
Sample type
Tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block.
Turnaround
5–7 DaysTypical turnaround times are 5-7 days depending on the sample type and complexity.
Price
KSh 6,000
First-line screen
Immunohistochemistry CD21 Test
Sample type
Tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded block.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 6,000
First-line screen
Immunohistochemistry CD23 Test
Sample type
Tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Immunohistochemistry CD3 Test
Sample type
Tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block.
Turnaround
7 DaysResults are typically available within 5 to 7 days, depending on the sample type and complexity.
Price
KSh 6,000
First-line screen
Immunohistochemistry CD30 Test
Sample type
Tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded block.
Turnaround
5 DaysTissue Biopsy: 5 days. Tissue Large Complex: 7 days.
Price
KSh 6,000
First-line screen
Immunohistochemistry CD31 Test
Sample type
Tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block.
Tissue sample (e.g., biopsy, surgical resection). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
7 DaysTypically 5 to 7 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 6,000
First-line screen
Immunohistochemistry CD5 Test
Sample type
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block or tissue biopsy sample. A copy of the histopathology report is required.
Turnaround
See timing detailsReport availability varies depending on the sample type.
Price
KSh 6,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Primary Immunodeficiency Testing answer different clinical questions. This catalogue supports a conversation with your clinician or counselor; it does not establish a diagnosis or replace an individual assessment.
Choosing a test
A comprehensive panel measures several related markers, while a single-marker test addresses a more focused question. A larger panel is not automatically the right choice. Discuss your symptoms, previous results and referral with a qualified clinician before selecting tests. Results should not be interpreted in isolation.
Before sample collection
Confirm the required tube, sample volume, any fasting instructions and the collection deadline for your chosen test. Tell the collection team about medication and recent treatment. Do not stop prescribed medication unless your clinician advises it. Home collection depends on the sample’s handling and transport requirements.
Common questions
Questions before booking
Should I choose a panel or a single-marker test for Primary Immunodeficiency Testing?+
A comprehensive panel measures several related markers, while a single-marker test addresses a more focused question. A larger panel is not automatically the right choice. Discuss your symptoms, previous results and referral with a qualified clinician before selecting tests. Results should not be interpreted in isolation. Free pre-test counselor guidance is available to help you understand the booking options.
Can I use SHIF/SHA or private insurance for these tests?+
Coverage depends on your scheme, the specific test, referral and authorization requirements, and the provider arrangement. Before booking, ask the laboratory and your insurer to verify eligibility, any co-payment, and whether direct billing or reimbursement applies. Listing a test here does not guarantee insurance coverage.
When should I arrange sample collection?+
Check the sample and preparation notes for the specific test, then confirm the collection time and reporting deadline with the laboratory. Same-day reporting, where listed, may depend on a collection cutoff and working days. Nationwide and home sample collection are available subject to location, sample suitability and transport arrangements.
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